Dave Davies

What kind of communications were there among the parties? I mean did Rupert – I mean did he arrange a meeting with the four siblings? Did he approach them individually? I mean what do we know about how he presented it and how they reacted?

What kind of communications were there among the parties? I mean did Rupert – I mean did he arrange a meeting with the four siblings? Did he approach them individually? I mean what do we know about how he presented it and how they reacted?

In the depositions, which were really brutal as you know, there was one section that you talked about where Rupert Murdoch's lawyer was suggesting to James in his deposition that Fox's value actually derives from – well, let's just say something other than journalistic standards. Tell us about this.

In the depositions, which were really brutal as you know, there was one section that you talked about where Rupert Murdoch's lawyer was suggesting to James in his deposition that Fox's value actually derives from – well, let's just say something other than journalistic standards. Tell us about this.

In the depositions, which were really brutal as you know, there was one section that you talked about where Rupert Murdoch's lawyer was suggesting to James in his deposition that Fox's value actually derives from – well, let's just say something other than journalistic standards. Tell us about this.

We're going to take a break here. Let me reintroduce you. We are speaking with McKay Coppins. He is a staff writer for The Atlantic. His new article now online is Growing Up Murdoch, James Murdoch on Mind Game, Sibling Rivalry, and the War for the Family Media Empire. He'll be back to talk more after this short break. I'm Dave Davies, and this is Fresh Air.

We're going to take a break here. Let me reintroduce you. We are speaking with McKay Coppins. He is a staff writer for The Atlantic. His new article now online is Growing Up Murdoch, James Murdoch on Mind Game, Sibling Rivalry, and the War for the Family Media Empire. He'll be back to talk more after this short break. I'm Dave Davies, and this is Fresh Air.

We're going to take a break here. Let me reintroduce you. We are speaking with McKay Coppins. He is a staff writer for The Atlantic. His new article now online is Growing Up Murdoch, James Murdoch on Mind Game, Sibling Rivalry, and the War for the Family Media Empire. He'll be back to talk more after this short break. I'm Dave Davies, and this is Fresh Air.

This trial began in September 2024 in this county courthouse. James took the stand. What did he say the experience was like for him emotionally?

This trial began in September 2024 in this county courthouse. James took the stand. What did he say the experience was like for him emotionally?

This trial began in September 2024 in this county courthouse. James took the stand. What did he say the experience was like for him emotionally?

So after all this testimony, it didn't go particularly well for Rupert. It went much better for James and his siblings' side of it. And this all came down to a single man, Edmund Gorman, who's the Washoe County Probate Commissioner. This multibillion-dollar company and all this comes down to one man, one county official, and he issues a clear ruling, right?

So after all this testimony, it didn't go particularly well for Rupert. It went much better for James and his siblings' side of it. And this all came down to a single man, Edmund Gorman, who's the Washoe County Probate Commissioner. This multibillion-dollar company and all this comes down to one man, one county official, and he issues a clear ruling, right?

So after all this testimony, it didn't go particularly well for Rupert. It went much better for James and his siblings' side of it. And this all came down to a single man, Edmund Gorman, who's the Washoe County Probate Commissioner. This multibillion-dollar company and all this comes down to one man, one county official, and he issues a clear ruling, right?

Rupert and Lachlan have appealed. Is it likely to stand, do you think? What's the course from here?

Rupert and Lachlan have appealed. Is it likely to stand, do you think? What's the course from here?

Rupert and Lachlan have appealed. Is it likely to stand, do you think? What's the course from here?

You note that James and his wife Catherine have spent millions on political contributions, mostly to Democrats I think and to pro-democracy causes and other philanthropic work, particularly climate change. Is it fair to assume that if this verdict holds that when Rupert Murdoch dies, Fox News is not going to be the same product?

You note that James and his wife Catherine have spent millions on political contributions, mostly to Democrats I think and to pro-democracy causes and other philanthropic work, particularly climate change. Is it fair to assume that if this verdict holds that when Rupert Murdoch dies, Fox News is not going to be the same product?

You note that James and his wife Catherine have spent millions on political contributions, mostly to Democrats I think and to pro-democracy causes and other philanthropic work, particularly climate change. Is it fair to assume that if this verdict holds that when Rupert Murdoch dies, Fox News is not going to be the same product?